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California College of the Arts Workers’ 4-Day Unfair Labor Practice Strike Continues in Front of Oakland Campus Slated to be Developed as Luxury Housing
After a successful first day on the picket lines, CCA staff, with the support of faculty and students, are ready to hold the lines at the campus being closed as part of a risky real estate deal that jeopardizes the college’s future and legacy
**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WED., FEB. 9**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, 510-710-0201
Today, California College of the Arts Workers Hit the Picket Lines in First Strike at a California Private College Since 1976
Despite administration’s assertions that an agreement is imminent, they have made no real effort to find common ground on their staff’s priorities—and their staff are done waiting patiently after over 2 years of negotiations and violations of labor law
**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUES., FEB. 8**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, 510-710-0201
Oakland Unified School District Members, Community Protest School Closures in Black Communities
Come to the OUSD Board of Education Special Meeting Tues. 2/8 at 5pm to Speak Out
Oakland Unified School District is trying to close as many as 14 schools in Black and brown communities. Hundreds of union members, parents, students, and community members came out Friday afternoon to protest the school closures, and SEIU 1021 OUSD Chapter Vice President Donneva Reid addressed the crowd.
The OUSD Board of Education is holding a special meeting TOMORROW, Tues., Feb. 8, starting at 5pm, at which they will be voting on the school closures.
California College of the Arts Staff to Go on Strike Starting Feb. 8 as Administration Doubles Down on Misplaced Priorities
Despite administration’s assertions that an agreement is imminent, they have made no real effort to find common ground on their staff’s priorities—and their staff are done waiting patiently after over 2 years of negotiations.
**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUES., FEB. 8**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, 510-710-0201